2016 Volvo S60 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2016 Volvo S60 oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5L takes 5W-30 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the 3.0L takes 5W-30 (7.18 quarts qt with filter); the T5 R-Design Special Edition takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the T6 takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the T6 Platinum takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the T6 Polestar takes 5W-30 (7.18 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 5W-30, 7.18 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 5W-30, 7.18 quarts with filter
- T5 R-Design Special Edition: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- T6: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- T6 Platinum: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- T6 Polestar: 5W-30, 7.18 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — T5 Inscription Platinum, 2.0L Eng VIN 40, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — T5 Inscription Platinum, 2.0L Eng VIN 26, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — T5 Inscription Premier, 2.0L Eng VIN 26, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — T5 Inscription Premier, 2.0L Eng VIN 40, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — T5 Inscription, 2.0L Eng VIN 40, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — T5 Inscription, 2.0L Eng VIN 26, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — T5 Premier, 2.0L Eng VIN 26, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — T5, 2.0L Eng VIN 40, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — T5, 2.0L Eng VIN 26, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — T5 Premier, 2.0L Eng VIN 40, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — T6 R-Design Platinum, 2.0L Eng VIN 49, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — T6 R-Design, 2.0L Eng VIN 49, 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.5L — T5 Inscription Platinum, 2.5L Eng VIN 61, 2.5L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 requirements is recommended for extreme driving conditions. |
| 2.5L — T5 Premier, 2.5L Eng VIN 61, 2.5L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 requirements is recommended for extreme driving conditions. |
| 2.5L — T5 Inscription Premier, 2.5L Eng VIN 61, 2.5L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 requirements is recommended for extreme driving conditions. |
| 2.5L — T5, 2.5L Eng VIN 61, 2.5L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 requirements is recommended for extreme driving conditions. |
| 2.5L — T5 Inscription, 2.5L Eng VIN 61, 2.5L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 requirements is recommended for extreme driving conditions. |
| 3.0L — T6 R-Design Platinum, 3.0L Eng VIN 90, 3.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 7.18 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 requirements is recommended for extreme driving conditions. |
| 3.0L — T6 R-Design, 3.0L Eng VIN 90, 3.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 7.18 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 requirements is recommended for extreme driving conditions. |
| T5 R-Design Special Edition — 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| T6 — 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| T6 Platinum — 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| T6 Polestar — 3.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 7.18 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 requirements is recommended for extreme driving conditions. |
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Coolant capacity
8.8 quarts (8.32 L) — 50/50 mixture of VOLVO Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent coolant with corrosion inhibitor and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2016 Volvo S60 take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 5W-30; 2.5L uses 5W-30; 3.0L uses 5W-30; T5 R-Design Special Edition uses 5W-30; T6 uses 5W-30; T6 Platinum uses 5W-30; T6 Polestar uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2016 Volvo S60?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.8 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 7.18 quarts with filter; T5 R-Design Special Edition holds 5.7 quarts with filter; T6 holds 5.7 quarts with filter; T6 Platinum holds 5.7 quarts with filter; T6 Polestar holds 7.18 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2016 Volvo S60?
Most 2016 Volvo S60 owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Volvo recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Volvo S60?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Volvo S60. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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